Want to make up to $70,000 and work remotely? These Missouri state jobs are currently open
If you are looking for a new job this spring, the state of Missouri is hiring.
Working for the government has benefits like a pension, health insurance and paid vacation. Some jobs offer hybrid or remote work.
The state is hiring nurses, engineers and more for government jobs.
The Kansas City Star looked through current job listings and found five of the highest-paying open jobs for Missouri marked as remote. Here’s what they are:
Remote jobs in Missouri
Engineering Statewide, Department of Transportation
- Pay: $63,309 to $71,642 a year
- Location requirements: Based around the state
- Application closes on Tuesday, April 2. Multiple positions are available.
- Details: New engineers will be able to work in a variety of transportation-related fields like traffic, bridges and design. This position offers training and advancement opportunities for winter 2023 and spring 2024 bachelor’s degree graduates.
Facility Inspector / Surveyor (Registered Nurse/RN), Department of Health and Senior Services
- Pay: $58,544 a year
- Location requirements: Remote when not traveling overnight
- Application closes on Friday, April 12
- Details: This healthcare inspector will travel around the state, ensuring facilities like hospitals, dialysis clinics and hospices are safe for patients. They will observe staff and investigate complaints. The inspector should be a registered nurse with at least five years of experience.
Long-Term Care Surveyor (Registered Nurse/RN), Department of Health and Senior Services
- Pay: $58,544 a year
- Location requirements: Remote after completing training. Travel required.
- Application closes on Sunday, March 31
- Details: This surveyor will ensure long-term care facilities are safe for patients. They will observe staff and investigate complaints. The surveyor should be a registered nurse.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist, Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
- Pay: $56,500
- Location requirements: Travel four days a week within the Kansas City area and northern Missouri
- Application open indefinitely
- Details: This staff member will help employers serve their employees and advise businesses on how to deal with layoffs.
Northeast Region Team Decision Making Senior Social Services Specialist, Department of Social Services – Children’s Division
- Pay: $53,552 a year
- Location requirements: Based in northeast Missouri, with some travel.
- Application closes on Saturday, April 13
- Details: The senior specialist will be responsible for leading meetings between at-risk families and service providers. The applicant should have social services experience.
